A8153 – Christian Arabic II

Unit Code

A8153

Unit Name

Christian Arabic II (postgraduate)

Unit Weighting

9  Credit Points

Type of Unit

Foundational

Prerequisites, corequisites or exclusions

A8152 — Introduction to Christian Arabic

Academic Staff

Professor Rifaat Ebied, FAHA,   BA (Hons), Ain Shams University Cairo,
Foundation Professor of Semitic Studies, University of Sydney

Curriculum Objectives

This course unit builds on Introduction to Christian Arabic. It consolidates and develops students’ knowledge of Arabic and their ability to translate Christian theological texts.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this unit students will be able to:

1. demonstrate thorough knowledge of advanced morphological and syntactic forms
2. display well-developed knowledge of a substantial Arabic vocabulary
3. confidently translate complex Arabic texts into English, making competent and appropriate use of dictionaries, reference grammars, etc.
4. carry out textual criticism
5. apply an understanding of Arabic to the interpretation of significant Arabic theological texts

Content

1. Further study of Arabic grammar and syntax
2. Textual, lexical, and grammatical study of selected Arabic texts
3. Translation of selected Arabic texts
4. Further practice in consulting Arabic/English lexicons, and theological dictionaries